Airframers – Page 647
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Hainan turns to Tianjin govt to invest in its regional carrier
Hainan Airlines (HNA) Group is changing its Tianjin-based regional carrier, Grand China Express, into Tianjin Airlines and has persuaded the authorities...
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P&W sees GTF architecture as viable for nextgen widebodies
Pratt & Whitney (P&W) has not found any thrust limitations to its geared turbofan engine architecture, and believes its design is capable of powering the...
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Bombardier confirms Q400 production boost
Canadian airframer Bombardier today confirmed a "recent" rise in production of its Q400 turboprop, but is declining to provide specifics of the increase.
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UAE's FlyDubai takes delivery of first aircraft
Gulf start-up FlyDubai has taken delivery of its first aircraft ahead of beginning services next month. The UAE budget carrier will put the Boeing 737-800...
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NewsPICTURE: Boeing completes 747-8F forward fuselage assembly
Boeing has completed assembly of the forward fuselage of the airframer's first 747-8 freighter. The manufacturer has transported
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Long road lies ahead for United in contract talks
North American carriers United Airlines and Air Canada both face challenging contract talks with determined unions
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Grounded Air Fiji selling aircraft
Grounded and indebted Fijian carrier Air Fiji is selling aircraft and other assets. A statement on the carrier's website says it is selling a Britten-Norman...
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Second fare war erupts in Hawaii
Mokulele's entry into the Hawaiian inter-island market in late 2008 has once again triggered discounting in the region
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Transatlantic carriers slash capacity
Transatlantic carriers have trimmed back capacity for the summer season. But are the cuts deep enough given the gloomy demand picture?
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Airbus awaits approval for A320 MTOW enhancement
Airbus is still waiting for European certification for its A320 enhancement to increase maximum take-off weight to 78t. But the airframer is expecting...
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British Airways to start Las Vegas services from October
Oneworld alliance carrier British Airways is to start daily services to Las Vegas from 25 October. The rotation, using Boeing 777s configured with...
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Interview
Interview: AirAsia CEO Tony Fernandes
Tony Fernandes has grown AirAsia intoa truly Asean player, spanning 18 countries and 122 routes. But he insists his low-cost mission is far from over
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NewsVIDEO & PICTURES: First A320 assembled in China completes historic first flight
The first Chinese-assembled Airbus A320 completed its first flight today at 14:56. Airbus says in a statement the aircraft took off from Tianjin airport...
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Alitalia's Rome expansion plans include eight new routes
Italian flag-carrier Alitalia has identified a series of new routes which the airline intends to open, starting next year. The expansion will include...